- Name
- Bill Smith
- Position
- Forward
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown (Last School)
- Walton, KY
- Ht
- 6'5"
- Wt
- 200
- Seasons
- 1955-56, 1956-57, 1957-58
- Birthday
- February 17, 1936
Bill Smith was born William Ronald Smith on February 17, 1936, in Walton, Kentucky, to James S. Smith and Beulah Smith.
Smith was a standout at Walton-Verona High, where the 6-5 ace received All-State honorable mention for three successive seasons and tallied 1,805 points over a four-year span. He averaged 22 points a game in his senior season.
Smith played for the Wildcats from 1955 to 1958 under legendary coach Adolph Rupp. He was part of the team that won the 1958 NCAA Championship. During his college career, Smith was known for his hard work and dedication to the game. Here are some highlights:
- 1954-55 Season: As a freshman at Kentucky, he scored 76 points in 12 games.
- 1955-56 Season: Played in 11 games, averaging 1.6 points per game.
- 1956-57 Season: Played in 8 games, averaging 1.8 points per game.
- 1957-58 Season: Played in 5 games, averaging 0.4 points per game.
